Port of As Suways (EGSUZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of As Suways (UN/LOCODE EGSUZ) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. It sits at 29.9667° N, 32.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Suez; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Egypt Red Sea
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of As Suways
Where is Port of As Suways located?
Port of As Suways is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Suez. Its coordinates are 29.9667° N, 32.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of As Suways?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of As Suways is EGSUZ — country code EG, location code SUZ.
How deep is Port of As Suways?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of As Suways has a channel depth of about 18.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of As Suways require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of As Suways.
What type of harbor is Port of As Suways?
Port of As Suways is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of As Suways have?
Port of As Suways is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of As Suways are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #48040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →